Cowboys draft Jalen Tolbert in 3rd round
The Dallas Cowboys selected South Alabama wide receiver Jalen Tolbert in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 88 overall.
Tolbert caught 82 passes for 1,474 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
The Cowboys were in the market for receiver help after trading Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns this offseason. Dallas brought in James Washington and also re-signed Michael Gallup.
Scouting profile: Jalen Tolbert
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6'1 | 194 | 4.49 |
Tolbert developed well at South Alabama, improving his production by around 500 yards in each of the last three seasons - culminating in an 82-catch, 1,474-yard, eight-touchdown campaign in 2021. While the lower level of college competition is an issue, he's become a well-rounded wideout who has some star potential under the surface if he can fill out his frame and play with more urgency. He's another receiving prospect on the older side at 23, but he offers a good mix of speed, length, and ball skills that should allow him to immediately serve as a downfield threat.